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Table 5 Max HR and MHR values (bpm), with their corresponding %MTHR in Rehearsal and Concert scenarios.

From: Heart rate in professional musicians

 

Rehearsal

Instrumental group

Max HR

%MTHR

MHR

%MTHR

WINDS

132 ± 17

68 ± 9

101 ± 13

52 ± 7

STRINGS

117 ± 14

62 ± 8

89 ± 15

47 ± 7

PIANO

116 ± 19

61 ± 13

93 ± 15

49 ± 10

 

Concert

Instrumental group

Max HR

%MTHR

MHR

%MTHR

WINDS

151 ± 18

79 ± 10

118 ± 23

61 ± 11

STRINGS

137 ± 23

72 ± 10

110 ± 26

57 ± 12

PIANO

167 ± 20

86 ± 13

140 ± 16

72 ± 9

PERCUSSION

149

81

108

59

Musicians from INDIA

161

86

105

56